Two Minnesotans were annonced finalists this morning for The National Book Awards.
T.J. Stiles, born in Foley, Minn., is a finalist for his non-fiction book"The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt."
Adrienne Mayor, raised in Hopkins, is also a finalist for her book, "Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates the Great, Rome's Deadliest Enemy," which is also in the non-fiction category.
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That's awesome that some of Minnesota's own are getting out there and getting their names out. Great summery.
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